Can't Start Windows 10 Firewall

Just spent a week trying to start the W10 firewall. Dozens of Google recommended solutions but none work. Yes, Services reports it's automatic but it isn't running. Simply get an error message when I try to start it. Anyone else have the problem or a solution?

When you right click on it in services.msc and select Properties, under the Logon tab if it is set as a Local Service, try changing the account to Local System Account as this can sometimes resolve when a service won't start, but do as the error message suggests and check Event Viewer.

Create a fresh drive image before making system changes, in case you need to start over!

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When you right click on it in services.msc and select Properties, under the Logon tab if it is set as a Local Service, try changing the account to Local System Account as this can sometimes resolve when a service won't start, but do as the error message suggests and check Event Viewer.

OS would not permit the account change. I'm giving up on getting it running and considering a "clean install" via Fred's instructions.